10. Remove the O-ring from the tubing.
11. Dispose of the removed tubing in accordance with standard laboratory procedures for
contaminated vessels and sharps.
4.29.2 Installing a fluidic line
Required Materials
• Chemical-resistant, powder-free gloves
• Fluid line assembly
Warning:
To avoid personal contamination with biohazards or compounds that are toxic, wear
clean, chemical-resistant, powder-free gloves when performing this procedure.
Warning:
To avoid electric shock, ensure that the instrument is prepared for working
on the source before commencing this procedure.
To install a fluidic line:
1.
Prepare the instrument for working on its source (see
Prepare the instrument for working
).
Warning:
To avoid burn injuries, take great care while working with the probe
and source; these components can be hot.
2.
Remove the fitting, lock ring, and ferrule from the ACQUITY UPLC M-Class end of the new
fluidic line.
3.
Slide the O-ring away from the end plate fitting.
4.
Insert the new fluidic line through the appropriate end plate channel and seat the line’s
fitting into the end plate.
Figure 4–72:
O-ring
New fluidic line
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